$685,000

1950 Calvin Ave Iowa City, IA 52246

Estimated payment $4,402/month

Total Views 10,959
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,544 Sq Ft
$193 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • West High School Rated A
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

Quintessential west side Iowa City living within walking distance of Iowa Health Care’s main hospital, Kinnick Stadium, the Law Campus, Finkbine Golf Course, Villa Park, and Willow Creek Park. This spacious home offers a floor plan with room to spread out and a balance of quality and comfort. The formal living room flows into a dining area framed by large south facing windows overlooking the lawn. The kitchen and family room, remodeled in 2010 by Rob and Jean Phipps, are the centerpiece of the home with abundant cabinetry, pantry space, a large island with breakfast bar, and a breakfast area adjoining the family room. Built in bookshelves, cabinetry, and a gas fireplace anchor the family room, where windows capture views of the mature landscaping and outdoor patio and deck. A mudroom with laundry connects to the attached two car garage. Upstairs are four bedrooms including a primary suite with ensuite bath and a full guest bath with double vanity. The lower level features a family room with wet bar, access to a screened porch with cathedral ceiling, a third full bath, and a fifth bedroom. A few steps down, a recreation room provides ideal space for fitness or hobbies and adjoins a large unfinished area with storage and mechanicals. With timeless design and everyday livability, this home captures the best of west side Iowa City.

Listing Agent

Tim Conroy

Blank & McCune Real Estate Listed on: 10/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,194

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 152 x 104 x 159 x 105
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned RS5

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Horn Elementary School
  • Northwest Middle School
  • West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1017127013

Community Details

Overview

  • Macbride Addition Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,194

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 3544
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Richard C. Dobyns and Jean K. Tolzmann Dobyns
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: Freezers in the garage are negotiable. Year of build and finished square footage are based on the Iowa City Assessor entry. Buyers are responsible for confirming any/all measurements. Listed schools are based on the current ICCSD attendance areas. Buyers are responsible for confirming schools with ICCSD.
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Subdivision: Macbride Addition
  • Directions: Please utilize your GPS device
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Close to Shopping, Close to School
  • Basement Remarks: Poured Concrete, Walkout
  • Fireplace Type Location: In Great/Family Room, In LL, Gas, Wood Burning
  • Interior R: Foyer-Entrance, Skylight, Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Breakfast Area, Island, Pantry, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Corner
  • Possession R: Negotiable, At Closing
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Quintessential west side Iowa City living within walking distance of Iowa Health Care’s main hospital, Kinnick Stadium, the Law Campus, Finkbine Golf Course, Villa Park, and Willow Creek Park. This spacious home offers a floor plan with room to spread out and a balance of quality and comfort. The formal living room flows into a dining area framed by large south facing windows overlooking the lawn. The kitchen and family room, remodeled in 2010 by Rob and Jean Phipps, are the centerpiece of the home with abundant cabinetry, pantry space, a large island with breakfast bar, and a breakfast area adjoining the family room. Built in bookshelves, cabinetry, and a gas fireplace anchor the family room, where windows capture views of the mature landscaping and outdoor patio and deck. A mudroom with laundry connects to the attached two car garage. Upstairs are four bedrooms including a primary suite with ensuite bath and a full guest bath with double vanity. The lower level features a family room with wet bar, access to a screened porch with cathedral ceiling, a third full bath, and a fifth bedroom. A few steps down, a recreation room provides ideal space for fitness or hobbies and adjoins a large unfinished area with storage and mechanicals. With timeless design and everyday livability, this home captures the best of west side Iowa City.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cook Top Separate, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Wall Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Sq Ft Above: 2344
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Mstr Br Width: 13
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Gas Grill, Patio, Screen Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water
  • Heating Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Electric, Gas, Central, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fees Include: None

Schools

  • High School: West
  • Jr Middle School: Northwest
  • Elementary School: Horn

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.38
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 152 x 104 x 159 x 105
  • Zoning: RS5

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1017127013

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Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,194 $506,200 $99,610 $406,590
2023 $8,892 $506,200 $99,610 $406,590
2022 $8,494 $419,140 $93,750 $325,390
2021 $8,500 $419,140 $93,750 $325,390
2020 $8,500 $401,670 $82,030 $319,640
2019 $7,964 $401,670 $82,030 $319,640
2018 $7,964 $371,010 $70,310 $300,700
2017 $7,888 $371,010 $70,310 $300,700
2016 $7,730 $367,380 $64,450 $302,930
2015 $7,730 $367,380 $64,450 $302,930
2014 $7,424 $351,940 $64,450 $287,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $685,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Tim Conroy

Blank & McCune Real Estate

(319) 271-8313

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Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202506208

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 1017127013